Things to do in Canby, Molalla and Oregon City

OREGON
CITY Benefit Auction: The event raises money for Franciscan Spiritual
Center, a nonprofit group serving Oregon and southwest Washington with spiritual
programs, retreat, body work, Hispanic ministry outreach, and support groups for
diabetes patients, women in recovery and caregivers. 6-9 p.m. Thu, Sept. 13.
Ainsworth House & Gardens, 19130 Lot Whitcomb Drive, Oregon City; $25; http://francisspctr.ticketleap.com/2nd-annual-fsc-benefit-auction
or 503-794-8542 How to Borrow E-books and Digital Audiobooks: Library2Go
topics include how to download the correct software/app; how to search for,
check out, and download books; and how to read and listen to books on e-readers,
iPads, iPods, MP3 players and smartphones. All ages. Regular library services
will not be available during the program. 7 p.m. Thu, Sept. 13. Oregon City
Public Library, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free; www.orcity.org/library/event/library2go-presentation-1
or 503-657-8269 New Student Experience: An opportunity for new students to
become familiar with their new school. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri, Sept. 14. Begins in
Randall Gymnasium, Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon
City; free; 503-594-6100

Cruise-in and Car Show: Cars, trucks and motorcycles of all
makes, models and styles will be bumper-to-bumper on Main Street and side
streets in downtown Oregon City. Hosted by the Trick'n Racy Car Club and
sponsored by Busch Family Furniture, Stein Oil and Red Barn Car Wash. Proceeds
benefit local charities. Registration required. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat, Sept. 15.
Oregon City; free admission; $15 vehicle fee; http://downtownoregoncity.orgAntique Pharmacies and History of the Pharmacist: The Clackamas County
Historical Society presents "History of the Pharmacist: Yesterday and Today,"
which recognizes John and Richard Kaegi, Oregon State University's "icons of
pharmacy." Event highlights the renewed Kaegi Antique Pharmacy Exhibit, one of
the largest of its kind featuring antique pharmaceutical products, art and
gadgets. Mark Zabriskie, dean of the Oregon State University College of
Pharmacy, speaks about the changing role of the pharmacist throughout history;
question-answer round table follows with the Kaegis and representatives from the
industry, Oregon State University, OHSU, Pacific University and the Oregon
College of Oriental Medicine. Free refreshments and prize drawings. 1 p.m. Sat,
Sept. 15. Museum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater Drive, Oregon City; free;
www.clackamashistory.org or
503-655-5574

Hospice Volunteer Training: The comprehensive course for ages
18 and older will be held from 2:30-5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday from Sept.
25-Nov. 1, in the Providence Willamette Falls Hospital Community Health
Education Center, 519 15th St. in Oregon City.

The course is free, or $10 to those who want Clackamas Community College
credit. Registration is required.

Hospice volunteers help people who are facing terminal illness. The course
covers the basic principles of hospice, understanding the special needs of
patients and their families, effective communication, patient care, pain and
symptom management, spiritual care giving, and understanding grief and loss.

Course graduates are asked to commit two-to-four hours a week for a year.

Conversation on Aging: "The Elder Journey" is the topic of
the discussion led by the Volunteers for the Emotional Well-being of
Seniors (VIEWS). Resources also available. Registration required.
10-11:30 a.m. Tue, Sept. 18. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St.,
Oregon City; free; 503-657-8287

Rotary Club of Canby: Rotary is a worldwide organization of
more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Members of
Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high
ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill around the world.
Weekly 11:45 a.m. Fri. Old Town Hall, Cutsforth's Thriftway, 225 N.E. Second
Ave., Canby; no-host lunch; www.canbyrotary.com

MOLALLA

Sept. 11 Patriot Day Ceremony: The fire district and
Molalla Veterans of Foreign Wars host the annual event in memory of
those who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attacks. Highlights
also include the raising of the fire station's new American flag, a
ceremonial bell ringing, cookies and coffee. 9 a.m. Tue, Sept. 11.
Molalla Fire District Main Station, 320 N. Molalla Ave., Molalla; free;
http://www.molallafire.org or 503-829-2200

Molalla Second Friday:
Restaurants and other businesses stay open late and offer food for purchase,
music, demonstrations, and wine and beer tastings. Artists display works;
vendors sell products and services, including local produce at a farmers market.
Monthly 5-9 p.m. the second Fri. Downtown Molalla; free admission; http://mainstreetmolalla.tripod.com/id9.html,
503-829-5003 or mainstreetmolalla@molalla.net

Train Fest: Watch, ride and learn about trains at
this park that is celebrating its 58th year. The Shady Dell-area park is a train
park and not an amusement park. It is generally open Sundays through
October. Molalla Train Park, 31803
Shady Dell Road, Molalla; donation; www.pnls.org or 503-829-6866